Is ForeFlight legal for IFR navigation?

ForeFlight supports filing IFR flights to and from the US and within Canada, Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mexico, as well as within and between all EUROCONTROL member states and Greenland using the ICAO flight plan format.

Is ForeFlight FAA approved for navigation?

We received the FAA approval letter on Monday of this week. This means that Part 121 and 135 operators may now list ForeFlight as their approved QICP and as an official source for weather information. The QICP standards require that ForeFlight’s servers meet a set FAA defined performance criteria.

What GPS works with ForeFlight?

The ADL 140 and 150 provide GPS and satellite weather, while the 190 and 200 add ADS-B traffic and AHRS for backup attitude. Golze’s ADLConnect app can connect to IridiumGo! portable satellite receivers and transmit GPS and weather data to ForeFlight.

Is iPad legal for IFR?

The best reading is in some Advisory Circulars from the FAA. The short answer is that the iPad is absolutely a legal replacement for paper charts in the cockpit (at least for most Part 91 GA flying). …

Can a pilot legally use an iPad with ForeFlight during IFR operations?

Re: The Legalities of IFR Flight with an iPad and ForeFlight The answer was an unequivocal yes.

Can you do RNAV approach with ForeFlight?

You would have to load each waypoint into the flight plan on the Approach, but the CDI will give you course guidance. Given an emergency situation, I would be comfortable shooting an RNAV approach using Foreflight. Foreflight will load them for you if you load the procedure.

Can ForeFlight replace GPS?

For the latest recommended devices, please visit ForeFlight’s iPad Buying Guide for Pilots. Pilots flying with ForeFlight can benefit from an external GPS. For iPad WIFI+3G owners, these devices can replace the built-in GPS receiver for significantly better reliability and more consistent accuracy values.

What portable electronic devices are allowed in an aircraft while flying IFR?

§ 91.21 Portable electronic devices.

• (1) Portable voice recorders;
• (2) Hearing aids;
• (3) Heart pacemakers;
• (4) Electric shavers; or.

What avionics are required for IFR?

In the United States, instruments required for IFR flight in addition to those that are required for VFR flight are: heading indicator, sensitive altimeter adjustable for barometric pressure, clock with a sweep-second pointer or digital equivalent, attitude indicator, radios and suitable avionics for the route to be …

Can ForeFlight be used in Europe?

ForeFlight offers pilots who fly in Europe the powerful combination of EUROCONTROL-integrated planning and filing capabilities, weather visualization tools, state-of-the-art hazard awareness features, and Jeppesen’s world-class data and charts in one integrated app.